A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
None
Correct answer: (d) None
Explanation
- A
Only one
Only one. None of the four is an early-eighth-century kingdom.
- B
Only two
Only two. All four rise around the 11th–13th centuries.
- C
Only three
Only three. Still none in the early 700s.
- D
None
None. Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya and Yadava (Seuna) are all later medieval, not early eighth century.
Summary. Official key is (d) none. These four houses flourish from about the 11th to the 14th century (Yadavas of Devagiri, Kakatiyas of Warangal, Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra, Gahadavalas of Kannauj). Early eighth century is far too early.
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